Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Yesterday I wrote about how I've been away from my blog as part of the ebb-and-flow of the creative process. But, there are other reasons - like work and kids and travel. Yea for travel!Paul and I went to Japan for two weeks (one week based in Tokyo and one week based in Kyoto). It was amazing. I will no doubt blog more about the trip over the next few months, but I wanted to share one of my favorite photos, taken in a temple garden in Kyoto.Have you been anywhere lately?Got any trips planned for the summer?

I've never been to the Far East, but know I would love it. We're on the road a lot, but this summer we're expecting to be home until August when we're joining our son, daughter-in-law, and their family in Nantucket for a week. I've never been there and am really looking forward to time with my (then) three granddaughters.

Hello Rinda...long time no see :-)Japan sounds like such a wonderful and magical trip.Here from the east coast it seems extra far away.This photo is very serene just like I would imagine Japan to be in addition to the wonderful cartoony quirky side of Japanese city life.My husband and I fulfilled a dream traveling to France for 18 days.Each moment was a treasure.I have just printed out your Summer Scavenger Hunt list.Happy June.oxo

I had 'followed' your trip via Instagram and it certainly looks an amazing experience. I'm sure it was a photographer's dream destination. This picture sums up the tranquility that I associate with Japan.

I'm trying to catch up on the last two weeks of blogging - come to yours and find, wait, what? Japan!? Must have been really interesting for you. Nothing quite so exotic in my summer plans but I am going to London and Edinburgh! :)

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)